Last week Norwegian Cruise Lines began laying the keels for their next-generation F3 "Freestyle Cruising" ships. The new staterooms are designed to look less like something you'd see on the Love Boat and more like the rooms at a boutique hotel; unfortunately, all they've got to prove it so far are some CG drawings.

"We have thrown away the rule book with the design of F3," says NCL president and CEO Colin Veitch. "Gone are the regimented typical designs and in place are sleek staterooms that are totally outside the box, designed for the needs of tomorrow's guests."

By "tomorrow" he means 2010, which is when the ships are due to launch. And regrettably, none of the boats will feature Ted Lange.

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